The FDA opened the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) application portal on Jan. 1, 2020, for the benefit period between Oct. 1, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2021.
VQIP provides expedited review and importation of human foods into the U.S. for participating importers that achieve and maintain a high level of control over the safety and security of their supply chains. The portal will remain open until May 31, 2020.